The
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Harry Sher stated that our exhibitor show was a
great success with approximately 130 present. 100% of this weekend exhibitors
had committed to coming back to our next exhibitor show in 2004.
NEW BUSINESS:
Loretta Loomis explained the financial report and asked that it be approved.
Motion was made to approve the report by Randy Knox, and was 2nd'd by Ken
Jordan. Mike stated that we had forgotten to elect a new slate of board of directors
at our last Nov. 2002 meeting. Mike made a motion to "table" the
election until our next meeting in May, 2003 until our three existing board of
directors could be contacted. Scott Hancock 2nd'd the motion. Paula Sands
stated that anyone still needing a new membership ID badge should see her to
have their picture taken for the badge. Mike said that he and his wife had sent
out over 100 flyers to notify locksmiths and suppliers of this weekends
exhibitor show.
Lowell Roberts asked that we try to get our meetings announced in the
'calendar of events" in the Locksmith Ledger. Information needs to be
updated with all our current officers and directors and sent to all lock
publication editors.
Secretary, Nelda Minick, introduced three new
applicants for membership to the Oklahoma Master Locksmith Association. Those
applicants are Brad Osborne, MBDCO Locksmithing of Henryetta, Ok. Mark Hoffman with
Fire Protection Publications at the
Bradley Osborne will be voted on as a member. Motion was made by Jerry Casey
and 2nd'd by Harry Sher to approve these applicants.
Motion carried by the members present. Applicants were sworn in as members to
our association by president, Mike McGrew.
Johnny Stewart explained our video library to the new members. Johnny also
asked that all past due videos be returned as soon as possible. Tapes may be
rented for one month at $5.00 each. A new list of all our videos will be
published in our next Locktalk publication.
Johnny said that we had 11 guests and 34 members present at our membership
meeting, and that we had made $115.00 in our raffle for door prizes. Jerry
Casey reminded everyone to turn in their registration badges at the end of the
meeting. Scott Hancock thanked Ken Pearson with Peterson Tools for our Tubular
Lock class on Friday evening.
Scott stated that C.D. Lipscomb, ALOA director would be teaching a PRP prep
class at our next upcoming May meeting in
Lowell Roberts explained the Kenny Lee Award and introduced all our past
recipients.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
It was discussed with members present that we consider raising our exhibitor
booth rates.
Several questions were raised. Should this be taken completely out of our
by-laws? Do we want to change the costs, and if so, how much? Harry Sher reminded us that if changes were made, they could not
go into effect until 2005, as 2004 contracts had already been signed. John
Reed, exhibitor discussed rates, and discussed how costs varied with other
associations.
Hotel costs, expenses, the cost of lunches, and different cost negotiations
were also discussed as a determining factor in the cost of booth space.
A.B. Parker thanked Paula Sands for her wonderful work as our newsletter
editor for the Locktalk publication. John Reed
mentioned other upcoming associational meetings. The Nebraska Association,
Eureka Springs, MINK, and Marysville were announced.
Jerry McNickle asked that we all keep Frank Taft
and his son Greg in our prayers.
DOOR PRIZES:
Those companies donating door prizes for this weekend were: Hans Johnsen Co., Clark & Shuck Inc., Cornerstone Mktg.,
Clark Security, H & L Simon Co., E.L. Rinehardt,
A.L.O.A., Abus Inc., H.L. Flake Co., Peterson Tools,
IDN Acme, SSA Inc., and OMLA. Bonnie Sher, and Loretta Loomis also donated door prizes.
Congratulations to all lucky winners. All winners and members should contact
all our participating exhibitors to thank them for donating the doors prizes
and for their support in our association. Thank You Mr/Mrs. Exhibitor.
C.D. Lipscomb thanked everyone for coming to see him at the A.L.O.A. booth.
Mr. Lipscomb said, "The Oklahoma association has a healthy size membership
attendance for the size of our state. Larger states have less
members present at their meetings."
ADJOURN
Motion was made to adjourn our meeting by Jerry Casey, and 2nd'd by Harry Sher. Motion carried. The
Our next membership meeting will be
As Reported By:
Nelda Minick, OMLA Secretary